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hle_81
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how many tiger barbs can i keep in a 55 gallon tank? i have 6 in there right now and will get some more in a few weeks. the tank is filter by 2 penguin 330's.
Post InfoPosted 24-May-2006 00:13Profile PM Edit Report 
bettachris
 
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how many other fish? i would add around4 more depending on what else u have.
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hle_81
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they're the only fish in there right now. i'm going for a tank w/ a school of all tiger barbs.
Post InfoPosted 24-May-2006 01:26Profile PM Edit Delete Report 
GirlieGirl8519
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If you are doing all tiger barbs...or atleast having them as the only school...you could add 6 more. I would get some loaches or something for the bottom...but only because I like to fill all areas of the tank.

As long as your not adding a gourami or anything like that, 6 more will be fine.

*Kristin*
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